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When it comes to doing what is right (the spirit) against doing what is wrong (the flesh), as it regards the nature of man, we have been told and warned in scripture. The best example of this is found in Ephesians 6:12… and further defined in James 4:4 (and I’ll list them in with the scripture provided for this Study), and it includes the distinct separation between the spirit of man and the flesh of man. Since it could be said the thoughts of man reside in the flesh of man… the thoughts can be swayed (tempted) by the flesh- as to determining what the flesh cries out for or not. What we desire can and will be a struggle, as human beings… each and every one of us, and the struggle we are facing is not just one of flesh and blood- it is principalities we go against (forces of both good and evil). Little wonder why temptation can affect us so but the effects of any sin can be devastating.

The hope of growth rests on the shoulders of those most susceptible to peer pressure… our kids, and it is due to that factor, alone, we need to ensure they will be strong enough to survive the cultural influence they will face. It is not ‘if they will face it… for it is a surety they will,’ and they need to be ready, empowered and sure. They need to be: sure footed, clear minded and strong in their conviction in Christ Jesus… or they will fail. To train the youth of today, those already being inculcated through the educational system, is but one of the most important things we can and should do… to ensure ‘the great commission’ reaches this generation- before it is to late. It comes down to the methods we are to use for their preparation. I recommend these three key points: dedication (yours… on their behalf), training and discipline. For this reason… I will share, to God’s glory for us all, the passages I find the most relevant to put forth.

As always, I would request that you pray first… prior to reading the scripture provided, that you might be granted a deeper understanding of God’s word and find the truth of God within your heart when it is over._______________

Scripture: first in reference to what was added above…Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

and James 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

Now on to this Study of God’s Word and message, based on this understanding.

Dedication…Exodus 22:29 Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give unto me.Training…Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old , he will not depart from it.Discipline… Proverbs 22:15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.Proverbs 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame .(this is not validation to beat or abuse… but to instruct, correct and make plain,“A parent is to be obeyed.”)

The fruits of faithfulness:

The Lord is with…1 Samuel 3:19 And Samuel grew , and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.

Know the scriptures…2 Timothy 3:15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Observe the law of God…Proverbs 28:7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

Their obedience to parents is well pleasing to God…Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.

Partake of the promises of God…Acts 2:39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off , even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

Shall be blessed…Proverbs 3:1-4 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

Ephesians 6:2 & 3 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

Show love to parents…Genesis 46:29 And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.

Obey parents…Genesis 28:7 And that Jacob obeyed his father and his mother, and was gone to Padanaram;

Genesis 47:30 But I will lie with my fathers, and thou shalt carry me out of Egypt, and bury me in their buryingplace. And he said , I will do as thou hast said.

Attend to parental teaching…Proverbs 13:1 A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

Take care of parents…Genesis 45:9 Haste ye, and go up to my father, and say unto him, Thus saith thy son Joseph, God hath made me lord of all Egypt: come down unto me, tarry not:

Genesis 45:11 And there will I nourish thee; for yet there are five years of famine; lest thou, and thy household, and all that thou hast, come to poverty.

Genesis 47:12 And Joseph nourished his father, and his brethren, and all his father’s household, with bread, according to their families.

Make their parents hearts glad…Proverbs 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

Honor the aged…Job 32:6-7 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said , I am young , and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid , and durst not shew you mine opinion. 7 I said , Days should speak , and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

Adduced as a motive for submission to God…Hebrews 12:9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence : shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live ?

Spirit of, a requisite for the kingdom of heaven…Matthew 18:3 And said , Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted , and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Illustrative of a teachable spirit…Matthew 18:4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Exemplified…Isaac… Genesis 22:6-10 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together. 7 And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said , My father: and he said , Here am I, my son. And he said , Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering? 8 And Abraham said , My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together. 9 And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an altar there, and laid the wood in order , and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood. 10 And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.

The goal is seen here, where you will find the good children described and listed with many definitions and descriptions to them… and for God’s greater glory.

We must be active in our concerns for our children, and to be truly effective we must also have the faith, and hope, in a loving example shown throughout our lives for our children to see. We learn best by example and the very children we will come to depend on must have been shown these truths, and they have been clearly seen and understood. Be the model they will copy and they will have seen what to do… first hand, neither forgetting or forsaking these lessons.

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A great WordPress site, one dedicated to God... to Jesus Christ, the LORD of Lords and KING of Kings. This site is a food bank for the mind, one I hope will touch your heart by the change... the chance to comprehend God's love for all humanity. In Isaiah 1:18 Come now, and LET US REASON TOGETHER, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. In Jonah 2:2 And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice. PLEASE NOTE: if you have promotion to a product in your link [your email or contact information] you will be considered SPAM and removed. I would also encourage anyone that reads articles provided here to look for the comments at the bottom... something might be added to strengthen the article or the opinion expressed. If you go to different articles on this Blog... just click the name at the top and it will return you to the main page! Thanks for visiting... Russell Holder/inkedvocabulary 73e28623127a2de145a7d6f5b5a2487cad388f1b